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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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